| | Salem, NH | Billerica, MA | United States |
| Overall | 118.9 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.2 | 109.0 | 100 |
| Health | 83.3 | 88.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.3 | 191.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $517,600 | $558,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,820.0% | 10,900.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.9 | 98.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.7 | 177.5 | 100 |
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The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out More
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I'm really not complaining about living here. My husband and I are retired and I think the cost of living is higher here than many other places. We are trying to agree More
Having lived in 3rd world countries in South America I can tell you that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is getting More
Having lived in 3rd world countries down in South America I can honestly say that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is More
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